Stiff-man Syndrome (a.k.a. Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome) Stiffman Syndrome (aka moersch-woltmann syndrome) by Ron Kennedy, MD,Santa Rosa, California. Stiff-man syndrome, also called Moersch http://www.medical-library.net/sites/_stiff-man_syndrome.html
Extractions: by Ron Kennedy, M.D., Santa Rosa, California Stiff-man syndrome, also called Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune neurologic disease involving the central nervous system. Autoimmune disorders are caused when the body's immune system, which is meant to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, and any other foreign product, malfunctions and produces antibodies against healthy tissue, cells and organs. The disease is characterized by a progressive rigidity or stiffness of the muscles caused by a diffuse hypertonia (excess muscular tension or pressure) involving the voluntary muscles of the neck, shoulders, trunk, arms and legs. Painful muscle spasms may also be present. Unlike many autoimmune diseases which have a higher incidence in women, stiff-man syndrome is found more frequently in men. Approximately 70 percent of those afflicted are men. Oddly enough, women can have the stiff-man syndrome.
Extractions: MOERSCH-WOLTMANN SYNDROME aka: Stiff Man Syndrome (SMS) SURVEY WRITE THE QUESTION # EACH RESPONSE PERTAINS TO. All names and e-mail addresses are confidential, only general demographic information totals will be researched. NO NAMES WILL EVER BE REVEALED. No one will get your e-mail address or other personal information from us. All such information is understood to be totally confidential. This English version is sent to respondents in Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, England, Ireland, and other English-speaking countries. The main purpose is to compile and categorize related information concerning Your Syndrome from sources around the world. There are actually four different surveys below: "GENERAL", "WELL-BEING", "CHILDREN", "ADULT FEMALE", and "ADULT MALE" Each respondent is asked to at least complete the first two: GENERAL and WELL-BEING In addition to those, please choose ONE additional category from the remaining three sections: CHILDREN, ADULT MALE, or ADULT FEMALE. Hopefully you will then have responded to a total of three. Like in all things in life, all people are not effected the same in all situations. Some questions will have nothing to do with you at all. Some people do not have severe symptoms, others do. Some are mildly effected, others are more seriously effected. Please give answers to all the questions in each section that you choose. If a particular question does not apply to you, then say something to indicate that fact (ie, does not apply to me, N/A, etc.) Otherwise, we don't know why you chose not to answer and we will assume that you forgot.
Stiff Person Syndrome Stiffman syndrome, which may also be referred to as moersch-woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune neurologic disease involving the central nervous system. http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/stiffpersonsynd
Stiff Person Syndrome: Part One How the author dealt with stiff person syndrome, a very rare autoimmune disorder. The condition also goes by the name of "moerschwoltmann syndrome" after, I assume, the researchers who first described http://www.dtl.org/health/article/stiff_person/part_1.htm
Extractions: Part One by Gary F. Zeolla On December 12, 2001 I was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. After being diagnosed, I began searching the Internet to see what I could find out about this syndrome. Below is a summary of what I gleaned from various sources. But first, some background. Note: All of the links scattered throughout this five-part article are listed at the end of this article. So if you find a link that looks interesting to follow, you can wait until you're finished reading this lengthy article and still have quick access to it. Background For several years I have been stretching for at least 15 minutes before and/ or after working out. And at the beginning of 2001 I was very flexible. For instance, I could easily stand with both legs stiff and place my palms on the floor. But on a very cold day in February I went for a walk of about an hour. Near the end of the walk I pulled a muscle on the back of my left knee. After resting it for a couple of days, I started trying of stretch it using a modified hurdlers stretch. Formerly, I could easily place my nose on my knee while doing this stretch. But the left leg was now so tight I could barely bend forward. And this tightness never has eased up.
Stiff-man Syndrome (a.k.a. Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome) Stiffman Syndrome (aka moersch-woltmann syndrome). Stiff-man syndrome,also called moersch-woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe http://www.medical-library.net/sitesd/_stiff-man_syndrome.html
Extractions: Stiff-man syndrome, also called Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune neurologic disease involving the central nervous system. Autoimmune disorders are caused when the body's immune system, which is meant to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, and any other foreign product, malfunctions and produces antibodies against healthy tissue, cells and organs. The disease is characterized by a progressive rigidity or stiffness of the muscles caused by a diffuse hypertonia (excess muscular tension or pressure) involving the voluntary muscles of the neck, shoulders, trunk, arms and legs. Painful muscle spasms may also be present. Unlike many autoimmune diseases which have a higher incidence in women, stiff-man syndrome is found more frequently in men. Approximately 70 percent of those afflicted are men. Oddly enough, women can have the stiff-man syndrome.
Health Library - Stiff Person Syndrome Synonyms. moerschwoltmann syndrome; Muscular Rigidity - Progressive Spasm;SMS; Stiff Man Syndrome. Disorder Subdivisions. None. General Discussion. http://health_info.nmh.org/Library/HealthGuide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?hwid=
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Extractions: Stiff-Man Syndrome Stiff-man syndrome, which may also be referred to as Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune neurologic disease involving the central nervous system. The disease is characterized by a progressive rigidity or stiffness of the body musculature. The stiffness is caused by a diffuse hypertonia (excess muscular tension or pressure) that involves the voluntary muscles of the neck, shoulders, trunk, arms and legs. Painful muscle spasms may also be present. Unlike many autoimmune diseases which have a higher incidence in women, stiff-man syndrome is found more frequently in men. Approximately 70 percent of those afflicted are men. While the exact cause of stiff-man syndrome is not clear, autoimmunity is thought to be a factor. Genetic factors have not been established, although familial occurrences of the disease and/or other autoimmune disorders appear to point in this direction. The frequent occurrence of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), also referred to as type 1 diabetes, in stiff-man syndrome supports this hypothesis. For more information on stiff-man syndrome or other autoimmune disorders, please click on the request information icon below.
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Neurological Disorders - Page 2 Of 2 Syndrome A progressive neurological disorder, also known as moerschwoltmann syndrome,having persistent stiffness (rigidity) and spasms of certain muscles. http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/neurodisorders/index_2.htm
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Extractions: document.write(''); (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Neuromuscular Diseases Last Updated: March 14, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: SPS, stiff man syndrome, SMS, stiff baby syndrome, SBS, hyperekplexia, Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, stiff woman syndrome, stiff limb syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Nancy Rodgers-Neame, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of South Florida, Florida Comprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders Program Nancy Rodgers-Neame, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society American Medical Women's Association American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics ... Southern Clinical Neurological Society , and Southern Medical Association Editor(s): Paul E Barkhaus, MD
